AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUnderwater Tourism Push: St. Lucia is set to unveil the first of three underwater sculpture parks, with a public exhibition for the Dive Park sculptures running Aug. 29–30 before installation at Anse La Verdure, as officials frame it as a community-led way to tell the island’s history through dive tourism. Education Workers Get August Pay: Ancillary education staff—cooks, janitors, cleaners and EC D centre workers—will receive August salaries for the first time after a budget-approved policy change, marked at Castries Comprehensive Secondary School. Rodney Bay Death Probe: Police say a person of interest was taken into custody and later released while investigators continue the case of Tenisha Yarde, who died after a Rodney Bay incident; police cite post-mortem findings of severe lung injuries and fractures. Youth Engagement Opportunity: The REACH Project invites 18–24-year-olds from Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to register for a virtual orientation on Sept. 8, focused on leadership and adolescent health advocacy. Regional MSME Digital Boost: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launch a CDB-backed initiative to help at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and SVG adopt digital tools and build global competitiveness. Healthcare System Calls: Integrative healthcare and ICAR leaders are urging broader stakeholder input into Saint Lucia’s healthcare restructuring and a review of the COVID-19 response. Crime Update (Babonneau): Police report the Babonneau J’ouvert altercation victim is stable and recovering, with investigations ongoing. Sports Spotlight: Antoine Destang posted two personal bests and three B-final swims at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships, while St Lucia Kings continue CPL action against Jamaica Kingsmen.
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